Typically, the effects of anti-wrinkle injections last for up to three to four months. Therefore, the recommended treatment is once every three to four months. Nonetheless, if your facial muscles begin to train themselves to contract less, the period of time for each treatment may be extended.

Any injection can hurt, but the needles used for anti-wrinkle injections are very small, so pain is usually minimal. The area can be numbed with a topical anaesthetic cream or cold pack 10-20 minutes before the injections are given, so you may not feel much pain if any.

Botulinum Toxin as a muscle relaxant has an excellent and long safety record of use in medicine. It has been used successfully in adults and children in a variety of medical conditions over the last 20 years. It has been used cosmetically to treat facial wrinkles for about 25 years and has become one of the most popular and frequently used cosmetic treatments.

It can take about 2-14 days to see the full effects after the initial treatment. The cosmetic effects can last up to six months but typically range from two to four months. Eventually, most people require re-treatment as the wrinkles reappear. However, in some treated areas, the wrinkles may return less severe after repeated treatments as the unconscious muscle contraction habit is broken.
We offer all our patients a free two-week follow-up appointment to assess the effect of treatment and administer any further treatments, if the practitioner decides, that it is necessary.

Most people find that the injections cause only mild local pain and tenderness. Immediately after the injection, there may be mild swelling at the injection site which usually subsides within 48 hours. Slight bruising is also possible. Side effects of these treatments are extremely rare. Occasionally, the treatment may relax nearby muscle groups causing temporary drooping of the eyebrow or eyelids. This may last for a few weeks but will resolve with time. As with any medicine, an allergic reaction may occur, this is however quite rare. Conversely, there may be some unintended benefits in some people such as easing of tension-type headaches as the muscles in the forehead relax.
Anyone who is over 18 years of age who would like to prevent facial lines (e.g. frown), enhance features, as with any medical procedure, it is important to seek advice from a qualified professional beforehand.

When the effect of the anti-wrinkle injection wears off, the wrinkles will always return to their pre-treatment state. Treatments can be repeated at a minimum of three-month intervals, but the effects may last longer for some individuals, especially if they have had previous treatments in the same area.

Anyone who is over 18 years of age who would like to prevent facial lines (e.g. frown), enhance features (e. g. brow lift), or to relax an overactive muscle (e. g. masseters).